Kirk Jones is a semi-professional “FUNsician” who teaches beginner to intermediate ukulele lessons and performs in and around the Huntsville, Alabama area as well as around the United States. Orangutan Or Lion is a slogan he uses to describe himself because he loves being goofy and having fun like an Orangutan but, can also muster up the courage, like a lion, to pull on your heartstrings. He is the founder of Ukulele Gatherings Of North Alabama Ukulele group and helps to book traveling Ukulele artists for performances and workshops, when they come through town. He teaches monthly group workshops at the local music store The Fret Shop. He also teaches in person and virtual lessons. Kirk is a Kala Ukulele Ambassador since 2023. He has performed and/or taught at the following Ukulele events Alabama UkeFest- Guntersville, Alabama Rocket City Ukulele Festival- Huntsville, Alabama Uke Republic- Atlanta Georgia Uke in the District -Clearwater, Florida HUGS Naples Ukulele Fest - Florida Sarasota, Florida Gaithersburg Ukulele Festival- Maryland Ukulele Extravaganza in Nashville TN Funky Frets Festival - Boyertown, Pennsylvania Memphis Uke N Roll Jamboree - Memphis, TN Mighty Uke Day - E Lansing, Michigan Free concert on the Lanai. Space is limited.